The Takbir and Tahlil When Lowering the Deceased into the Grave
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Regarding what is prescribed in the Sunnah when burying the deceased, some people increase the takbir and tahlil while lowering the deceased into the grave.
Answer:
There is no evidence for this, and nothing has been reported regarding it. However, one participates in burying the deceased, attends his burial and funeral procession, stands at his grave after the burial, seeks forgiveness for him, and asks Allah to grant him steadfastness when questioned. This is what is prescribed. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Regarding what is prescribed in the Sunnah when burying the deceased, some people increase the takbir and tahlil while lowering the deceased into the grave.
Answer:
There is no evidence for this, and nothing has been reported regarding it. However, one participates in burying the deceased, attends his burial and funeral procession, stands at his grave after the burial, seeks forgiveness for him, and asks Allah to grant him steadfastness when questioned. This is what is prescribed. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (081) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1436-03-02] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (55:52)
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